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Builder Magazine Names Highland Homes One of Nation’s Top 100 Builders

Builder Magazine has named Highland Homes number 84 on its list of the top home builders for 2008 based on total closings for the year. This privately owned central Florida builder moves up the list from 121 to 84 with 350 new Florida homes closed during 2008. Highland Homes has continued their... - May 14, 2009 - Highland Homes

Take the Pool Cover Off and Prepare for a Dip in Your Leak Free Swimming Pool

American Leak Detection in Dallas/Fort Worth Offers Homeowners Peace of Mind When It Comes to Their Swimming Pools, - May 14, 2009 - American Leak Detection

Birdair, Inc. Completes World’s First Tensotherm(TM) with Nanogel(R) Project

New Insulated Composite Membrane Roofing System Promotes Thermal Efficiency, Moisture Resistance and Daylighting at Dedmon Athletic Center - May 14, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.

RealUp Partners with ChicagoBroker, Inc. for Local Expertise

All of ChicagoBroker's Commercial Real estate Listings will be available to search for free on www.RealUp.com. - May 14, 2009 - RealUp.com

BJAC’s CEO Earns LEED Certification

Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has been certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP) by the U.S. Green... - May 14, 2009 - BJAC

Home Seminar a Huge Success

Riverview Homes Completes a 1 Day Housing Seminar. - May 14, 2009 - Riverview Homes, Inc.

ReMax United New Homes Services Selected to Represent Woodford

ReMax United New Homes Services selected to handle sales for Woodford, a new home community near Zebulon, NC. - May 14, 2009 - Woodford

Parwall Introduces LOFTwall™ Divider Screens

Parwall, a manufacturer of modular wall partition systems, is introducing LOFTwall™ divider screens for open living and work environments. - May 13, 2009 - LOFTwall

"Green" Architects to Participate in Educational Event at Prairie-Ridge Eco-Station in Raleigh, NC

Will Lambeth and Tim Martin, architectural interns at Frank Harmon Architect PA in Raleigh, will be on hand at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science’s Prairie Ridge Eco-Station in Raleigh on Thursday, May 14, to help the middle- and high-school members of the Citizen Science... - May 13, 2009 - Frank Harmon Architect PA

Lennar Announces the Lowest Mortgage Rates in Decades

The Coastal Carolina Division of Lennar is offering low mortgage rates for a limited time only. - May 13, 2009 - Lennar

Lennar’s Coastal Carolina Division Announces the Lowest Mortgage Rates in Decades

The Coastal Carolina Division of Lennar in partnership with Universal American Mortgage Company is Offering the Lowest Mortgage Rates in Decades. - May 13, 2009 - Lennar

Thrivent Builds Commits Largest Gift Ever to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for Ten Homes

A kick-off event celebrating the partnership will be held on Monday, May 18, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at 1605 Case Avenue in St. Paul, Minn. Speakers include St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Habitat homebuyer Abraham Shokiyo, and representatives from Thrivent Builds and Habitat for Humanity. - May 12, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

Certified Green Home Designation Awarded to Groves Park Commons Townhomes

Groves Park Commons townhomes receive the highest rating Tindells Building Materials has ever given for energy efficiency. - May 10, 2009 - Groves Park Commons

Technology and Interior Design Design Revealed Luxautica, Exotic Car Club

Troy Beasley, the award winning, Designer Principal of Beasley & Henley Interior Design, will be the key note speaker at Luxautica, Exotic Car Club on Thursday, May 14 at 6 pm. Beasley will be speaking on his interior design, interior detailing and uses of technology and lighting design at this... - May 10, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design

Kitchen Remodeler Improves Consumer Experience by Adding Online Design Tool

Homeowners can now try out different combinations of cabinetry, countertops and accessories by the simple click of their mouse. Looks from traditional to modern and anything in between are possible. - May 10, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up

Blake Products Reveals Its New Toilet Protection System Designed to Reduce Toilet Damage During Construction

A new builder product designed to protect toilets from damage during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing toilet damage and use during the construction process. - May 10, 2009 - Surface Protection International

Remodeling Magazine; Pine Street Carpenters to Its "Big50"

Remodeling company Pine Street Carpenters has been awarded Big50 designation by Remodeling Magazine. - May 10, 2009 - Pine Street Carpenters, Inc.

May 2009 is National Water Safety Month

American Leak Detection in Dallas/Fort Worth is Reminding Customers to Put Safety First When it Comes to Engaging in Water Activities - May 10, 2009 - American Leak Detection

Frank Gatlin Announces Gatlin Development Company Donation of $450K for Parks and Recreation to Oceanside, CA

When surveying prospective land for the Pacific Coast Plaza, Gatlin Development Company (Gatlin Dev Co) noted a need for improvements to Oceanside’s parks, and generously donated $450K for parks and recreation services in the city. - May 10, 2009 - Gatlin Development Company

Beacon Realty Capital Arranges Financing for Retail Center and FHA 202 Transaction

In addition to arranging large debt and equity transactions, Beacon Realty Capital has been actively closing smaller loans for their clients. Recently, Beacon arranged and closed a $1.58 million loan on South Town Mall located in Ottawa, Illinois. South Town Mall is anchored by national tenants... - May 09, 2009 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.

Amenities Opening Soon at Several of Bowen Family Homes' Atlanta Communities

Bowen Family Homes' warm weather amenities will open no later than May 15, 2009 at several of their metro Atlanta communities. - May 09, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes

Royal Oaks Building Group Garners Four MAME Awards

Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has received four awards from the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County (HBA). The awards were presented at the annual Triangle MAME Awards formal event held at the Embassy Suites in Cary, N.C on April... - May 09, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC

Asbestos in Plain English

Asbestos management firm, Clifford Devlin, has published a simple guide to managing asbestos in the workplace. The 24-page A5 booklet outlines, in layman’s terms, who is responsible for managing the potentially hazardous substance in non-domestic premises and what those responsibilities... - May 09, 2009 - Clifford Devlin Ltd

Historical Assignment for Clifford Devlin’s New Asbestos Facility

The first undertaking for Clifford Devlin’s new purpose-built asbestos servicing unit in Bow will be to decontaminate several gas masks that date back to World War II. The masks are the property of the Gunnersbury Park Museum, the local history museum for the West London Boroughs of Ealing... - May 09, 2009 - Clifford Devlin Ltd

On Site Energy Co., Inc. Is Selected as the Official "Power Source" for the Second Consecutive Year for the "Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair"

On Site Energy Co., Inc. the official “power source” for the Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair had generators parked along the streets of Tribeca, silently providing power to the hundreds of power outlets required for the various sponsors and vendors that displayed and entertained the audience of thousands. In addition their generators provided power to all the Red Carpet events for the two weeks prior to the main event. - May 08, 2009 - On Site Energy

The Jones Company Builds Green Condominiums

In addition to building every house "Green" as a standard offering, The Jones Company is now also building "Green" condominiums. - May 08, 2009 - The Jones Company

Select Sunrooms and Siding Receives Award for Excellence

Delaware-based builder of sunrooms was among over 150 dealers considered. - May 08, 2009 - Select Sunrooms and Siding

DAVACO’S Paul Hamer to Present at 2009 Commercial Construction Show. “Renovation Management Strategies” Seminar Scheduled for June 4

DAVACO, Inc., the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that Paul Hamer, executive vice president of sales, will participate in the 2009 Commercial Construction Show as a panelist in the seminar, “Renovation Management Strategies.” The presentation will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 9:00 am, and will address the challenges associated with implementing nationwide, open-store rollouts, resets and renovations in retail environments. - May 08, 2009 - DAVACO, Inc.

Enjoy Quality Service and Peace of Mind with ePipe Technology Plumbing Repair

American Leak Detection in Dallas/Fort Worth Passes ePipe Savings on to Customers. - May 08, 2009 - American Leak Detection

Rescue Blades Discounted for Fire Departments and Rescue Units

Diamond Blade Dealer offers discounted pricing on high quality Rescue Blades to fire departments and rescue units worldwide. - May 07, 2009 - Diamond Blade Dealer

The Jones Company Ranked Among Nation’s Fastest Growing

The Jones Company, a privately held builder in Franklin, TN, moved up in the rankings of the "Professional Builder Housing Giants Report" despite the current economic situation. - May 07, 2009 - The Jones Company

Granville Professional Building Sold to K&K Holdings

K&K Holdings Granville WI, LLC, has purchased the Granville Professional Building, 9001 N. 76th Street, for $1,750,000, from Granville Professional Building, LLP. The 33,443 sq. ft. building is located just north of Brown Deer Road in a re-emerging area of the Park Place submarket. John Dulmes,... - May 07, 2009 - Siegel-Gallagher

Lennar Virginia Begins Construction on Final Condominium Building at Heritage Hunt

Lennar recently started construction on their last condominium building at Heritage Hunt, a premier active adult community in Gainesville, Virginia. According to Brenda Sharp, director of sales and marketing for Lennar’s Virginia Division, almost half of the building’s 39 condos have... - May 07, 2009 - Lennar

Frank Gatlin of Gatlin Development Company Announces Specialization of Wal-Mart Retail Shopping Centers

With commercial development slowing dramatically, Gatlin Development Company continues to expand throughout California with new retail shopping centers anchored by Wal-Mart stores. - May 07, 2009 - Gatlin Development Company

Media Coverage Invited: Women Celebrate Mother's Day by Building South Bronx Habitat Homes, May 9

Reporters are invited to cover all-women volunteer construction crews as they celebrate Mother's Day on Sat., May 9, by building affordable Habitat-NYC homes in the South Bronx, NY. - May 07, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity - New York City

Chicago Homeowners Seeking High Return on Investment Upgrades: Top Chicagoland Designers and Builders Say Glass Finishes Add Real Value to Your House

Glass design elements like shower doors and back painted glass in kitchens are a popular finish designers and builders in the Chicago area are using to upgrade homes. Glass installation is also a real value in terms of aesthetic upgrade. But you need to know how to shop right and install well. Dean Harris is the owner of GlassWorks, a glass fabrication and solutions company serving Chicagoland for over 30 years. He is at the forefront of this smart trend in home value upgrade. - May 06, 2009 - GlassWorks

Sharper Impressions Painting Proudly Supports Pound Hounds

Sharper Impressions Painting is excited to announce that they have entered their 3rd year as a proud supporter of Powell Animal Welfare Society (P.A.W.S.), a local Pound Hounds dog fostering group. - May 06, 2009 - Sharper Impressions Painting

Expanding Broadband Could be Tourist Boon for Rural Regions

The new economic Stimulus Package’s proposed spending on broadband Internet access could prove to be a huge boon for recreational tourism and economic development in rural regions that could greatly benefit from tourists’ dollars, according to recreation planner Edwin Gardner of... - May 06, 2009 - Studio A Architecture, Inc.

Atlanta Active Adult Builder Diversifies in Tough Economic Times

Jim Chapman Communities, an Atlanta active adult builder, is diversifying in these tough economic times. With the addition of their new construction company, Jim Chapman will be helping the Atlanta housing market by completing foreclosed projects throughout Atlanta. - May 06, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities

DAVACO Executes Store Closing Intiatives for Nationwide Retailers. Retail Services Provider Offers De-branding and Reverse Logistics with Speed and Efficiency.

DAVACO, Inc. (www.davacoinc.com), the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that the company is assisting clients with store closing initiatives, as more retailers look to capitalize on their most effective and productive retail spaces. DAVACO, which employs W-2 retail... - May 06, 2009 - DAVACO, Inc.

DAVACO’S Restaurant Team Offers Value to National Chains. Service Company Executes Programs for Quick Service, Casual and Fine Dining.

DAVACO, Inc. (www.davacoinc.com), a national leading provider of retail and restaurant services, announced today that the company offers a wide range of services for national and regional restaurant chains, including remodel, re-image and special project programs. Utilizing specialized teams of... - May 06, 2009 - DAVACO, Inc.

DAVACO Sponsors Retailing Summit 2009. Two-Day Seminar Features Presentations and Networking with Leading Retail Strategists.

DAVACO, Inc. (www.davacoinc.com), the national leading provider of retail services, announced today that the company is sponsoring the Retailing Summit 2009, which will be held at the Dallas Galleria on October 1-2, 2009. The annual event is produced by the Center for Retailing Studies at Texas... - May 06, 2009 - DAVACO, Inc.

Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc. Named Remodeler of the Year

Mark of Excellence Remodeling, West Long Branch, New Jersey, continues to garner National Awards in the remodeling industry. The Company has previously been named to Remodeling Magazine’s GIG 50, named Monmouth County’s “Best of the Best,” won National awards for design + build additions, bathroom remodeling, and best marketing program. - May 06, 2009 - Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc.

Balfour Beatty Construction and Walton Construction Awarded Fort Riley Replacement Hospital

The Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, selected the joint venture team of Balfour Beatty Construction and Walton Construction to provide preconstruction services for the replacement hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas, with an option for construction services anticipated to be awarded in... - May 05, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction

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